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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.03, 35,414.70 and 16,143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.03, 35,414.70 and 16,143.25 is: 24,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.03 : 35,414.70 = 16,143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.03/35,414.70 = 16,143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.03x = 35,414.70 × 16,143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.03x = 571,708,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,708,355.78/23,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,233.11

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